Attingham Park
Shropshire, England
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- National Trust Explorer Pass
Pinpoint
Attingham Park, Atcham, Shrewsbury SY4 4TP
Telephone 01743 708170
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Attingham Park is a neoclassical mansion built for the first Lord Berwick, notable for a picture gallery roofed in cast iron and glass, and set within a large deer park. Reviewers describe a full day out, with the option of paid extra tours such as 'Behind Closed Doors' giving access to the top two floors and stories of the last owners. The grounds are consistently praised as stunning and dog-friendly, with plenty of wildlife and a large deer park to explore.
Worth the trip
The cast-iron-and-glass roofed picture gallery, and the 'Behind Closed Doors' upper-floor tour that reviewers rate as genuinely worthwhile.
Before you go
It gets busy on peak days like Easter Sunday but reviewers say it's well organised even then, and the grounds are dog-friendly with poo bins provided throughout.
Reviewers consistently praise Attingham Park for its combination of a stunning house, extensive dog-friendly grounds, and a large walled garden, with the optional Behind Closed Doors tour of the upper floors singled out as well worth the extra cost. The deer park and riverside paths, described as wheelchair-suitable, are popular for walking, and the children's play area is repeatedly called a highlight for families. The cafe and restaurant near the entrance are praised, including vegan options, and Christmas decorations are noted as especially magical. A large, well-maintained car park makes access easy even on busy days like Easter Sunday.
Neoclassical mansion built for the first Lord Berwick, with a picture gallery roofed in cast iron and glass
“Great place, the park is huge perfect for walking through the forest. Mansion is amazing, really good café too. Highly recommend if you want to spend your day in nature.”- Claudia Nagy, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Parking
- “A massive car park which is currently in very good condition, as are the roads in and out of the site, thankfully.” - Briimo
- Guided tours
- “The guide was enthusiastic and informative, well worth the extra £6 each, in my opinion (just cannot take photos though, unfortunately).” - Briimo
- Terrain & accessibility
- “Lots of walks along excellent paths, most suitable for wheelchairs, near the river and through the deer park.” - Briimo
- Facilities
- “The gift shop, bookshop, and toilets are all not dog friendly, so if you want to go in, you will need a friend to hold onto your dog.” - Gillian Porter
Common questions about Attingham Park
Where is Attingham Park?
Attingham Park is in Shropshire, England, at Attingham Park, Atcham, Shrewsbury SY4 4TP.
Do you need a ticket to visit Attingham Park?
Yes - Attingham Park is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by National Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Attingham Park?
The cast-iron-and-glass roofed picture gallery, and the 'Behind Closed Doors' upper-floor tour that reviewers rate as genuinely worthwhile.
Is Attingham Park a ruin or still intact?
Attingham Park is largely intact - Neoclassical mansion built for the first Lord Berwick, with a picture gallery roofed in cast iron and glass.
